# NTSB Accident LAX05FA011
> **Cessna 310K** · 2004-10-18 · Kula, HI, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX05FA011
- **Event ID:** 20041026X01697
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2004-10-18
- **Location:** Kula, HI, USA
- **Coordinates:** 20.680276, -156.356109
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Cessna
- **Model:** 310K
- **Registration:** N7049L
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** NDRK
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The failure of the pilot to maintain adequate clearance from mountainous terrain during cruise flight.  A factor in the accident was the dark night lighting conditions.

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